3 Divisions split into “A” and “B” Groups based on 2013 league finishing positions

Introduction of quarter finals to ensure an extra game for each county (in Division 1 only)

Promotion/Relegation between Divisions by means of Promotion/Relegation Play-Off (i.e. between Div 1 & Div 2; and between Div 2 and Div 3); i.e. a team must prove they are good enough to be promoted by beating the lowest ranked team above them

Promotion/Relegation between Groups of the same Division is automatic (i.e between 1a and 1b, between 2a and 2b, between 3a and 3b; loser of relegation play-off is replaced the following year by top finishing team in B group)

Each team in Division 1 can win the title in theory, regardless of which group they are in